All hands on deck for Michigan State in trying to stop Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner

Michigan State cornerback Darqueze Dennard (31) celebrates with defensive end Marcus Rush's (44) fumble recovery during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill.AP Photo

EAST LANSING -- Michigan State freshman Damion Terry has the
pleasure of serving as the scout team quarterback and mimicking Michigan's
Devin Gardner against a Spartans defense that is apparently licking its chops.

"Haha I probably ain't even about to make it to the game,"
Terry replied.

With Denard Robinson having finished his Wolverines career,
Gardner now becomes the target of Michigan State's top-ranked defense in the
rivalry game Saturday.

Gardner ranks first in his own category, averaging 328.4
yards of total offense per game to lead the Big Ten while using his dual-threat
ability. He'll go up against a defense that averages 215.5 yards allowed per
game.

"He is a quarterback that can run," Michigan State defensive
end Shilique Calhoun said. "He does make plays out of nothing, so we're going
to try to stop that."

Gardner has thrown for 1,779 yards and 13 touchdowns while
rushing for 520 yards and nine touchdowns this season.

"Certainly Gardner has shown the ability to take it upon himself
to win a football game," Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said Sunday. "He's
an outstanding player."